Higher stress levels

In Asia, burnout rates for workers are higher than the global norm. While one in four employees worldwide are experiencing symptoms of burnout, that figure nears one in three for Asia, according to McKinsey research on workplace mental health. There are also some geographical differences between Asian countries when it comes to symptoms including depression, anxiety, and distress.

Asian countries have been hit hard by burnout and poor mental-health outcomes.

To read the article, see “Employee mental health and burnout in Asia: A time to act,” August 18, 2022.